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Same story. Got a call to call the 866-288-2780 number. They called me back and told me I was a definite winner of one of 4 prizes; durango (or $25K), cruise, $2500, or toshiba laptop. No strings, no "timeshare" like presentation commitments. Said I'd receive my prize via a scratch off in the mail in 5-7 days. Didn't happen. Called twice (I'm a glutten for punishment) and get messages that my call will be returned within 15 minutes. Baloney. Now I see these posts and feel like a jerk.

Caller named Christine Lee gave my name and address and said that they were calling about a dodge durango I won, or one of three other prizes from a contest I entered wither online or at a local shopping mall. Said they had sent info in the mail and I never responded and it was a final notice to claim it by calling 8662882780 for Mr. Russell. They also said it wasn't a scam. Sounded to scammy to me. I won't call back.

Melvin Holmes left message that he was calling for a Mr. Russell that I had won a prize and could be Durango from entering a sweepstakes. I need to call 1-866-2882780 asap to find out what my prize is.

I do not enter sweepstakes so I know that this is a fake and then after reading the other calls from googling the number.

I received a call this evening from a woman stating that I had won or was in the running for a Dodge Durango. I enter lots of contests and have won several and recognized immediately that this call was a fake.

1. You can hear lots of other people in the background and if you listen closely, they're all saying the same thing.

2. When you win a contest or sweepstakes, they don't tell you to call someone else to claim it.

This woman hung up on me when I started asking questions. SCAM. The caller ID showed 508-276-3324, Unknown Name. I traced it and it's what they call a VoIP number, Voice Over Internet Protocol.

As explained by about.com, "Definition: VoIP is a technology that allows telephone calls to be made over computer networks like the Internet. VoIP converts analog voice signals into digital data packets and supports real-time, two-way transmission of conversations using Internet Protocol (IP).

VoIP calls can be made on the Internet using a VoIP service provider and standard computer audio systems. "

In other words, they're making random calls off a list of phone numbers and names they bought or hacked into some large company because I'm unlisted.

Got the exact call that Roger J got, from Diane Foster, only it was on my answering machine. I don't remember trying to win a Dodge Durango online and am glad that I googled the number before calling the 866 number.

Said that I won a Ford Explorer or other prizes. Told to call 866 288 2780. I would never enter a contest to win an Explorer. Bill Russell said that I probably filled it out online or at the mall. I don't go to a mall. Scammer. Too good to be true... it is! From Providence RI. I am not calling back.

Got a call tonight from Michelle Williams (funny how all their names are so generic) who told me that I had registered to win a Ford Explorer or one of three other prizes. She also mentioned that I had done so either at a local shopping center or on-line. This person said that my entry had been selected, that they had already sent me documentation that I had failed to complete and return, so it was imperative that I return their call.

This message was left on my voice mail. The caller had my name and address and told me that I was definitely a winner and congratulated me. Yippee!!!

914-205-6350 is the caller ID incoming, told me to call back to the 866 number, same story, same Mr. Russell, when I wouldn't confirm my marital status - since they only want married people for time share scams - she hung up on me. I'm reporting this to the AGs office.

Was also called by this scam, and did much investigation. it seems to be that so many people have won ford explorers, that the Ford Motor Co must supply them with 100 's of cars. this was way to easy to be a scam, and checked online and was comforted by the fact that this has been going on for some time, and they are now working there way east.....Please be careful..........

Caller name: Caller ID shows unknown but name in message is Monica Scott

Caller type: Scammer/Fraudster

Woman said she was Mr. Russel's assistant. Said I won a 2014 Ford Explorer. To claim prize, she said to call a toll free number she left. Also "assured" that this was not a sales call, something we defiantly won. Will not be calling the number back.

Phone call came in from a "Lisa Martin" claiming she worked for Bill Russell. We had won a new Ford Explorer by entering either an online entry or one from the mall. She claimed it was not a fraud or an attempt for a sales solicitation. Seeing all these complaints here, makes me think this is a scam.

"This message is for <name> at <address>. Hi my name is Monica Scott, I'm Mr. Russel's assistant. I'm giving you a call in regards to an entry form that was submitted either on line or at a local shopping mall. It was to any brand new 2014 Ford Explorer vehicle or one of three more prizes. This contest is now officially over and your ticket entry has been selected as a winner. Congratulations. We have sent you some documents out in the mail to your home address but we did not receive a response back. This will be our final attempt. This is not a sales nor solicitation call. This is something you definetely have won. What you need to do is give us a call back as soon as possible. You can reach us at toll free 1 866 288 2780. We look forward to speaking with you. Thank you and congratulations."

Message on my answering machine said that I had won a Ford Explorer 2014, from a contest I entered at a shopping mall. I have never entered a contest at a shopping mall. He said they had trying to reach me by mail, but to no avail. This guy is a scammer. I was asked to call back to receive the prize, and that I had definitely won. I googled the number and found all the complaints. It just sounded fishy. It was!

Received a call from (914) 653-5000, which Caller ID shows as "Hometown Media." I did not answer but received a message on our machine from a Simone McCall, "Mr. Russell's Assistant," stating that I had won a contest for a 2014 Ford Explorer or one of three other prizes. She said that this was not a solicitation and that I had "in fact" won. She also said that they had mailed information to my home address, but had not heard back, and that this was their last attempt.

~> She used my *maiden* name (RED FLAG) and stated my street address.

She said to call back at "toll free" (866) 288-2780 as soon as possible to claim my prize. For giggles, I tried back two days later, today. A voicemail answered stating that I had reached "Bill Russell, Prize Manager" (no company name - RED FLAG), who was out of the office but would make it in to the office on Tuesday, May 13th at 11:30am. The message said that if you were calling in reference to claiming a prize, you should leave your phone number and the correct spelling of your name. I'm considering calling back to tomorrow to see if they just keep changing the voicemail message.

I have not entered any contests in recent history. Top that with the fact that I've been married for a long time and do not use my Maiden name. So, either I have a Fairy God Mothers flitting around entering me in contests in hopes of brightening my future with some prize money, or this is some sort of shady business. I just haven't yet figured out exactly what they are getting out of it, other than confirming your information for future solicitations??

My story, much the same as all the above stories only some of the names were changed. I actually talked with 2 people, Simone and Christian. Never Bill. I too should have known better but I think we all "dream" occasionally right? The first clue is that they never tell you the company they work for and they can't tell you how you won. I really don't know how they get away with this and for such a long time. I can't believe I continued calling. Glad i finally checked on line and it's amazing to me how many people they called and for how long they've gotten away with it. I'm through with it other than sending thoughts of bad karma their way any time I think of the names Bill Russell, Christian and Simone.

received a voicemail from Diane Foster saying that I had won either a Ford Explorer or some other prize from a contest that I entered online or at a mall, and that they had mailed me documentation, but had not heard from me.
Said that this was their final attempt to reach me, and that I should call to claim my prize asap.
Claimed that this was not a sales call :)

I got pretty much the same as everyone on here, except it offered a 2014 Ford Explorer. I've called that number repeatedly - no one ever returned a call. This Bill Russell character sounds flakey when u listen to his announcement.
Glad that I came to this site, it's a scam

Looks like they've made it to California now! There sure are a lot of people winning cars, aren't there? Same spiel already noted by many others. Thanks to you all for confirming my suspicions, although it would have been nice to receive a new car . . .

She left a message saying my online or at the mall entry to win a 2014 Ford Explorer or two other prices had been selected. (Wow, I haven't even entered) She stated that this was not a sales or solicitation but that I had definitely won. ( Oh really) She continued by say that I had not yet responded to the mailing they had sent to my house and that this would be their final attempt to reach me.(Boy I sure hope so)
Don't call these people, it's a scam!!!

She left a message saying my online or at the mall entry to win a 2014 Ford Explorer or two other prices had been selected. (Wow, I haven't even entered) She stated that this was not a sales or solicitation but that I had definitely won. ( Oh really) She continued by say that I had not yet responded to the mailing they had sent to my house and that this would be their final attempt to reach me.(Boy I sure hope so)
Don't call these people, it's a scam!!!

Received a call stating I definitely won 1 of 4 prizes: ford explorer, etc but have to go to Marina, Ca to claim, after speaking with Bill Russell. Gave me the same 866-288-2780 phone number to call. I googled this number and here we are.
They claim I filled out a sweepstakes entry, which I never do so I figured it was something like what this appears to be.....

Mr <Baltar> at <my address>, this is Dianne Foster, assistant to Mr Russel. As a result of entering some lottery/.contest I have won a 2014 Ford Explorer. They sent me document and I never responded, this phone call will be their last attempt to contact me (oh noes - the urgency) I should call them at 1-866-288-2780.

I received a call from Christina Lee (831-920-6621) asking for my name and repeated my mailing address. She said we won a 2013 Ford Explorer or 1 of 3 other prizes. Apparently I had entered some contest 6 months prior. I was told I was definitely a winner and needed to contact my "prize director" , Mr. Russell , by calling 1-866-288-2780 as soon as possible. The Caller ID was for a local # 831-920-6621.

Dodge Durango (or one of 3 other prizes) "winner" here. Same spiel, registered online or at a local mall, supposedly sent paperwork in the mail but I never responded, and "this is not a solicitation or sales call"

I received a call/message from Christina Lee (831-920-6621) asking for my name and repeated my mailing address. She said we won a 2013 Ford Explorer and 1 of 2 more prizes. She said they sent a documention to us but hadn't heard from us. This was the last notice for me to claim the prize. Christina claimed to be Mr. Russell's assistant and to call 1-866-288-2780 as soon as possible. The Caller ID was for a local # 831-920-6621. I Googled the number and had results which included Cyrillic text (Russia?) Hmm...something fishy...

I guess they have made there way to Texas. Received a call much like the prior discussions for a 2014 Ford Explorer. Claims I had filled out a voucher at a mall or shopping center and won a prize. The caller was a Sarah Mitchell, assistant to Mr. Russell for prize communication and left this number 1-866-288-2780 as a call back number. Returned the call and gave requested info (name and contact number). Had a feeling it was a scam.

Got a call on a Sunday in Utah said I had entered online or in the shopping mall. Needed to call Mr. Russell at 1-866-288-2780. Apparently, either won a 2014 car or one of two other prizes. Could claim prize as early as tomorrow if I called right now. Initial call came from (801) 657-5773. Sounded fishy so I checked it on the computer. I am not calling Mr. Russell.

5:00 PM March 13, 2014 Call: This is Christine Ally, Mr. Russell's assistant. I am calling you you notify you that you have entered to win a 2013 Ford explorer on line or at a shopping mall. This call is to inform you that this sweepstakes is now officially over and your entry has been selected to win a 2013 ford explorer or one of two other prizes. This is not a solicitation or sales call. We had sent you notification papers to fill out but you have not returned them. Please call our office at 1-866-288-2780 to claim your 2013 ford explorer.

What a load of garbage! Praying upon people like this. SCAM,SCAM,SCAM...

He said we won a 2013 Dodge Durango and 3 other prizes. Said they sent a document to us but hadn't heard from us...whatever. Christina claimed to be Mr. Russell's assistant and to call 866-288-2780 as soon as possible

Just received a call from Kennedy Foster that I had won a 2013 Ford Explorer or other prizes and to call Mr. Russell at 866-288-2780. Obvious scam - dont call them and dont give them any more personal information

The person stated I entered a contest and won, either through an online entry or at a local shopping mall. The caller stated they had tried to reach me by mail and received no response, so this was my last chance to claim my prize. My prize is a 2014 Ford Explorer, or two other prizes, and I should call immediately.

I got the same message that others have gotten saying that I had won a 2014 Ford Explorer or one of two other prizes. After I called back, another assistant did return my call and said that the other prizes were $25,000 in cash, a trip to Florida or Las Vegas, and some kind of fancy TV. She said that more information will come in the mail. She did ask whether I was between the ages of 18 an 72 and whether I was married, but nothing that wouldn't be available to the public. Although I am a bit skeptical, I have received good legitimate prizes in the past from a grocery store I shop at and a website I visit so I don't know for a fact that anything is wrong here. Will have to look at what they send in the mail carefully. Has anyone actually been defrauded?

Received a call from "Prize Communication Center" , and they said they were calling from Chicago. They said I entered a sweepstake at the Mall. I was told I won a car or one of three prizes, and I was told to call 1-866-288-2780 today and ask for a "Mr. Russell", as the prizes were to be picked up tomorrow.

Soooo glad I'm able to google calls like this. Warnings about this particular scam are all over the internet! Ms "Kennedy Foster, Mr. Russell's assistant," named my husband and our address, and said he had entered online or at a shopping mall. She said the same thing everyone says, that they sent a "document" and he didn't responded, so this was his last chance. She also said this was "not a sales or solicitation," but that he definitely had won. Riiiggghhht.

First of all, my husband NEVER enters contests. Second, I would know if we had received a REAL document -- I know the difference between real and fake. Third, it's interesting that the caller ID said "Bombard, BS" while Ms Foster left a different number for a "Mr. Russell."

They must get some poor suckers who respond, otherwise they wouldn't be continuing the same scam for years on end.

I appreciate everyone else's comments. I just got the same message on my work line, with my husband's name and our correct address even though we are unlisted which creeped me out a bit. She said her name was Diane Foster and we'd won a 2014 Ford Explorer.

Maybe they're having better luck with Explorers than with Durangos. :)

Anyway, she assured me it wasn't a sales call, we'd definitely won, they'd mailed materials but hadn't heard back from us and this was our last opportunity to claim the prize. I called the 866-288-2780 number and got the message to leave a direct number where they can reach me, and they'll call back in 15 minutes. I didn't leave a message and googled "Bill Russell prize" and found this.

Hey is a Dodge Durango better than a Ford Explorer?????? That's what they said I won......Dam! I need to call that #......Diane Forster sounded like a happy party girl.....long time since I went to a party......I can still handle a party....I'll be 72 on the 8th of February....

Hey is a Dodge Durango better than a Ford Explorer?????? That's what they said I won......Dam! I need to call that #......Diane Forster sounded like a happy party girl.....long time since I went to a party......I can still handle a party....I'll be 72 on the 8th of February....